Ok my situation

[kstraughen]

I have or am coming across approximately $1700 dollars. I have two very different paths (If you will) of what i want. I am into a quality bolt guns (308) and I am also into good quality Ar 15.

My first question is If i go with a bolt gun. Should i go with a rem 700 or any other brand?

The other question is a bit easier. Should i forgo the bolt gun and get a quality Ar 15 and fit it with any options i feel necessary. I know this is not a pressing issue but interested in opinions.

 

[Topstrap]

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Guess it might depend a lot on what you're wanting to do with them. Pretty gun that sits in the safe or corner of the house or accurate, reliable gun that will be shooting/hunting at distance? You're gonna need a scope, have one already or is that included in the money you're allotting?

Options (Goobers) usually won't help you shoot any better but some like them, kinda like decorating a Christmas Tree, nice and pretty but not always necessary.

Maybe elaborate a bit more on usage and your experience and it'll help making suggestions easier.

Topstrap

 

[kstraughen]

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I could always shoot more and especially the case since i have a 7 month old baby girl. I have been shooting for a while. Not a marksman as some or most of you. I would like to be able to get the rifle and half a scope with the 1700.

The options for the Ar 15 would be a eotech or aimpoint. Thats about it unless i change the stock. As for your question pretty gun or accurate gun. Like to have both but more emphases on accuracy.

 

[coach4christ]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KS308sass</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> As for your question pretty gun or accurate gun. Like to have both but more emphases on accuracy. </div></div>

I would go for a bolt gun then. I have a remmy 5r that I love. Shoots 1/2 moa or better all day. I lso had the AR urge as well. I have gone through two of them and was a bit disappointed in both. The best one, an SR 25 was a 1 1/2 moa gun. I have done everything I can to it and I can't get better than that with it. The AR's are harder to drive than the bolt actions. That being said, if accuracy is what you want, go with the bolt gun. I will probably make some people mad, but go with a remmy. You have a ton of upgrade options readily available for it. Hope this helps.

 

[aur0ra145]

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I vote bolt gun.

I was in a similar situation and went with an AR. Great rifle, but there is something about a good bolt gun that makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Don't get me wrong, I don't regret the AR, but I personally would be happier with a bolt gun right now if I could only have one.

 

[TOPGuN050]

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bolt gun gets my vote. grab a good savage like the LRP and slap a vortex or swfa on it and enjoy.

 

[bassani]

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bolt gun or step up to an AR-10. the SH boards are partial to the 700s. But you can step into a savage cheaper and they are good factory rifles. You are just a bit more limited on some upgrades right now. But times are changing and b/c of Savages improvements and price point, the upgrade options are becoming less restricted.

 

[Cmonroe]

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Optics have more to do with long range precision than the rifle ever will. Not knowing how you really wish to use it makes it hard to recommend. If your planning on dialing solutions and shooting lots of different distances I would rather see a high quality scope and a decent rifle as you in the long run would be much happier. If I have to work on 1700 bucks I would skip the 308 and do a Savage in 260, 20 MOA EGW base, Burris XTR low rings, GG&G bi-pod, Accushot Mono-pod, 3-9 FFP super sniper and Vortex level. This would be able to shoot with the big boys on a budget.

 

[tylerw02]

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Side by side, Savage isn't significantly cheaper, if cheaper a all.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

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For a bolt gun, either the Savage 10FCP-K, or 10 Precision Carbine. They are both full-featured .308's with very good manners.

For an AR, I suggest an easy entry into the subject. I like a basic rifle with a varmint barrel that's better suited for distance and precision. A basic A2 stock is all I need. I went with the Stag Model 6 Super Varminter, as I have no need for CQB, action shooting type competition, or day in, day out warfighting capabilities. Mine does everything I'd want it to do, including shooting short and mid range F T/R club matches quite adequately.

Any of the above would pair nicely with a Weaver V-24 Scope

Greg

 

[steve123]

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One of the most fun and surprisingly capable rifles there are is a accurate AR in 223.

In semi auto, using heavy bullets like the 77 grain SMK AR's do very well out to 500Y and not to bad out too 800Y. If you want to get really serious you can load long with the 80-90 grainers and get even better ballistics.

223's are cheap to shoot. With reloads or factory ammo they are great for just plinking.

Then there's the varmint hunting aspect.

If I were in your shoes and chose the AR route I'd be putting my most of my money into a longer high quality AR barrel with a 6.5-7 twist.

With a little bit of study and a few tools you can build a AR yourself.

 

[HOGTOOTH5R]

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Get Both! Savage Bolt and DPMS AR-10. For the price these can't be beat!

 

[flynlow3]

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I would vote 5R mil-spec 700 as well. I have several and everyone is a SHOOTER!

On a budget you can pick up a 5R for $1000 bucks, Burris xtr rings for $60 EGW rail for $40 I would upgrade the trigger to a Timney and put the rest of the money into a scope.

I promise you that the rifle will be able to outshoot you and your abilities may surprise you.

Save some money and buy the Mag pul art of the precision rifle video's.